Arsenal Striker Gyokeres Summoned as Witness in Swedish Court Case

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could miss matches in 2026 after being summoned as a witness in a Swedish defamation trial involving his agent Hasan Cetinkaya. Cetinkaya has sued two Swedish media outlets, Fotboll Sthlm and Expressen, for defamation after they alleged ties between his agency and criminal gangs. The case follows a shooting incident near Stockholm involving a relative of one of Gyokeres' representatives, which police are investigating. Gyokeres, who is not accused of any crime, is expected to testify about a childhood friend at the center of the controversy to clarify that neither he nor the friend have connections to Cetinkaya or his agency. The trial is scheduled for February 2026, potentially conflicting with Arsenal's Premier League fixtures. Cetinkaya denies all allegations, emphasizing his legitimate rise in football management without criminal involvement.